New York City apartment question: Is it normal for my broker to tell me I will receive hard copies of my lease a "couple of weeks" after moving in? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus on Oct 27, 2009 - 9 answers

NYC Filter - I'm moving to Queens in August, and on the hunt for both neighborhood/broker recommendations. Astoria appears to be out of the mix. [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 on Jun 11, 2009 - 14 answers

P/T rookie real estate agent in NYC: is 25% of 3% fair? [more inside]
posted by aquafortis on Mar 15, 2009 - 10 answers

Stock market related questions-- help me drown in data! [more inside]
posted by Static Vagabond on Dec 9, 2008 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend an online discount brokerage that can execute trades internationally? All the online brokerages I've looked at that do international trades at all do them over the phone and charge a lot for these trades. [more inside]
posted by atrazine on Nov 26, 2008 - 4 answers

I am studying for the Real Estate Broker's exam for California. I am awful at studying in general, and have little to no real estate experience. I am not currently a Real Estate Agent. I've taken the test once, and didn't score so hot the first time and I'd like to take it only one more time. Anybody take it and pass and have some words of advice, such as study methods, programs, or books?
posted by selavy on Nov 12, 2008 - 2 answers

In June 2007, I bought a 5-year bond with a 6.5% coupon on the day it was issued. I understand how bond prices rise and fall, generally as a result of interest rates and confidence that the bond issuer will be able to repay the debt. However, I have a few nagging questions about this investment... [more inside]
posted by kamelhoecker on Sep 13, 2008 - 4 answers

My broker is trying to charge another fee to put someone new on the lease for the NYC apt. we've been living in for 3 years. Is this legal? Do I have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by theseampsgoto11 on Apr 21, 2008 - 4 answers

Need to transfer a large amount of money from US to UK and have a few questions about currency brokers and taxes. [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Mar 17, 2008 - 6 answers

Looking for advice in negotiating with a NYC apartment broker. I know they're all "scumbags" etc, but I find myself in the position of working with a broker and an apartment I want to go for. [more inside]
posted by pithy comment on Mar 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Woo hoo! Just one month left in my bad apartment. Since management now knows I'm not re-signing my lease for a second year, my apt. will need to be shown (by brokers) to potential new tenants this month. Are the brokers required to make appointments with me, or can they show up whenever they want? If they knock without notice am I required to let them in? [more inside]
posted by sparrows on Jan 30, 2008 - 7 answers

NASD licenses (specifically series 7 & 63) requires company sponsorship to obtain. Once obtained, you need company sponsorship to maintain the licenses. Is there a company who will maintain your licenses for you while you are not working in the financial industry? Perhaps for a fee on top of the annual registration costs? I believe you have two years from separation with your employer to obtain a new sponsor.
posted by lawstudent09 on Oct 6, 2007 - 5 answers

The real estate broker for our condo is a jackass...do we have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut on Sep 29, 2007 - 21 answers

Have you had any experience with Zecco.com? Are they reputable? [more inside]
posted by ducksauce on Sep 5, 2007 - 6 answers

What provisions of the PATRIOT Act govern the opening of my Roth IRA? [more inside]
posted by comwiz on Jun 7, 2007 - 4 answers

Has anyone used rent-direct.com to get a list of apartments in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes on May 30, 2007 - 11 answers

Not your usual NYC apartment question: Foreign guarantor in NYC? Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 4, 2007 - 8 answers

NYC broker recommendations and resources [more inside]
posted by twoporedomain on Apr 23, 2007 - 10 answers

How is having a broker's license useful for doing one's own or a family member's real estate investments? I am thinking of getting one. [more inside]
posted by KimikoPi on Mar 22, 2007 - 6 answers

I run a community website that receives around 2 million pageviews a month. I'm finding that I don't have the time to run it these days - and I'm considering selling the site. It's in kind of a "hot" area and I think I could sell it for $2 million. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 11, 2006 - 8 answers

Any recommendations for a good online stock brokerage? I'm thinking cheap... what does the hive think about E*TRADE?
posted by Maia on Nov 27, 2006 - 17 answers

How do you verify the broker you are dealing with is legit? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap on Sep 27, 2006 - 6 answers

My mom opened a mortgage broker business this year. Advertising budget is under $800/month, local radio and cable have both been unable to come in under that budget. Currently running newspaper ads in 3 or 4 pubs. No responses. Any low cost innovative ideas to help her reach potential customers?
posted by swiffa on Aug 25, 2006 - 15 answers

I own a "valuable" domain. Are there "agents" available to professionally market it for me? How would I choose such an agent? [more inside]
posted by maxwelton on Aug 16, 2006 - 15 answers

How to avoid paying an insane broker's fee when renting a Manhattan apartment? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Jul 8, 2006 - 14 answers

California Real Estate Broker Exam: I'm looking for the best self-study books for this exam. [more inside]
posted by dbolll on Jul 6, 2006 - 0 answers

I have been, for some time now, looking for a space for my retail store. I had to sign a contract with a broker, since in the area I was looking you can only have one broker working for you. I have seen a few spaces and have been in contract talks with one of them, but that fell through (not because of the broker). I also asked the broker about a SPECIFIC space, but they said everything was taken and nothing was available there. Later I called myself and found out more information, and soon contacted a landlord willing to lease me a space. I like my broker and think they tried their best, but I need to break the contract so I can go on and deal with this space myself. It is no problem to cancel the contract I just need to send a letter. I guess my question is, how can I let my broker go, without harboring or sending any bad feelings?
posted by savagecorp on Jun 21, 2006 - 7 answers

Is it too late for me to get a buyer's agent involved before bidding on a house? (more) [more inside]
posted by GregW on May 4, 2006 - 10 answers

I'm about to be eligible to exercise stock options on a stock traded on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board (OTC). Advice on getting my university to issue them to me, exercising (tax) and brokers (sale) please. [more inside]
posted by lalochezia on Apr 27, 2006 - 23 answers

What would it take to start (in terms of licensing and registering) a "competitor" (in a very vague and loose sense of the word) to E*Trade? [more inside]
posted by Alt F4 on Oct 23, 2005 - 8 answers

AutoBrokerFilter: I'm trying to get hold of a specific make model and year of car (Audi A8 2001). Where I live (West Coast) these cars have v. high mileages, whereas on the East Coast they have low mileages. So... [more inside]
posted by forallmankind on Jun 9, 2005 - 4 answers

Any ticket brokers here? After paying through the nose for some sold out shows, and spending a number of Saturdays hitting refresh on Ticketmaster's site, I got to thinking... [more inside]
posted by andrewzipp on May 11, 2005 - 10 answers

I'm trying to find an apartment in North Jersey (Belleville, Bloomfield, Rutherford, Clifton, Montclair), but brokers and realtors have saturated the online classified ads and Google results and I'd like to avoid unnecessary fees. Any advice? I've checked Craig's List and the Village Voice and I have a few local papers, but I'd like to know of a decent way to skirt the middle man.
posted by alphanerd on Aug 26, 2004 - 16 answers